EP3738675A1 - Element zum ausstoss einer schweren flüssigkeitsphase für einen zentrifugalabscheider, zentrifugalabscheider und verfahren zur trennung von zwei flüssigkeitsphasen - Google Patents

Element zum ausstoss einer schweren flüssigkeitsphase für einen zentrifugalabscheider, zentrifugalabscheider und verfahren zur trennung von zwei flüssigkeitsphasen Download PDF

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EP3738675A1
EP3738675A1 EP19174947.2A EP19174947A EP3738675A1 EP 3738675 A1 EP3738675 A1 EP 3738675A1 EP 19174947 A EP19174947 A EP 19174947A EP 3738675 A1 EP3738675 A1 EP 3738675A1
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    • B04B1/00—Centrifuges with rotary bowls provided with solid jackets for separating predominantly liquid mixtures with or without solid particles
    • B04B1/20—Centrifuges with rotary bowls provided with solid jackets for separating predominantly liquid mixtures with or without solid particles discharging solid particles from the bowl by a conveying screw coaxial with the bowl axis and rotating relatively to the bowl
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  • the present disclosure relates to a heavy phase liquid discharge element, a centrifugal separator configured to separate a first liquid phase, a second liquid phase and a solid phase from a slurry, wherein the liquid phases have different densities and a method of separating a first liquid phase and a second liquid phase from a slurry by means of centrifugal forces in a centrifugal separator, as defined in the appended claims.
  • a decanter centrifuge may be used.
  • Such decanter centrifuge utilizes centrifugal forces, whereby liquids can be separated from solids.
  • the liquids may comprise one or two phases, i.e. the liquids have different densities.
  • the denser solid particles are pressed outwards against a rotating bowl wall, while the less dense liquid phase forms a concentric inner layer.
  • Different dam plates also referred to as weir edges, are used to vary the depth of the liquid, so called pond.
  • the sediment formed by the solids is continuously removed by means of a screw conveyor arranged with the bowl of the decanter centrifuge.
  • the screw conveyor is usually arranged to rotate at a different speed than the bowl, whereby the solids can be gradually removed from the bowl.
  • the centrifugal forces compact the solids and expel the surplus liquid.
  • the clarified liquid phase or phases overflow the dam plates situated at an end opposite to the solids removal end of the bowl. Baffles within the centrifuge casing direct the separated liquid phases into correct flow paths and prevent risk of cross-contamination.
  • Fig. 1 shows a prior art centrifugal separator or decanter centrifuge schematically.
  • WO2008138345 discloses a centrifugal separator of this type.
  • the centrifugal separator comprises a rotating body 1 comprising a bowl 2 and a screw conveyor 3 which are mounted on a shaft 4 such that they in use can be brought to rotate around a horizontal axis 5 of rotation.
  • the axis 5 of rotation extends in a longitudinal direction of the bowl 2.
  • the rotating body 1 has a radial direction 5a extending perpendicular to the longitudinal direction.
  • the bowl 2 comprises a base plate 6 provided at one longitudinal end of the bowl 2, which base plate 6 has an internal side 7 and an external side 8.
  • the base plate 6 is provided with a number of liquid phase outlet passages 9 having external openings in the external side 8 of the base plate.
  • the bowl 2 is at an end opposite to the base plate 6 provided with solid phase discharge openings 10.
  • the screw conveyor 3 comprises inlet openings 11 for feeding a feed slurry to the rotating body 1.
  • the slurry comprises a light, liquid phase 12 and a heavy, solid phase 13.
  • each liquid phase outlet passage 9 may be partly covered by a weir or dam plate 14, as shown in Fig. 1 .
  • the weir plate 14 determines a level 15 of the liquid in the bowl.
  • centrifugal separators adapted for separation of two liquid phases are known for example from WO2009127212 .
  • Reference is made to Fig. 2a which shows an example of a prior art centrifugal separator or decanter centrifuge schematically, which is adapted to separating two liquid phases, but the solid phase separation works in a similar way as in Fig. 1 .
  • the centrifugal separator comprises a rotating body 1' comprising a bowl 2' and a screw conveyor 3' which are mounted on a shaft 4' such that they in use can be brought to rotate around a horizontal axis 5' of rotation.
  • the axis 5' of rotation extends in a longitudinal direction of the bowl 2'.
  • the rotating body 1' has a radial direction 5a' extending perpendicular to the longitudinal direction.
  • the bowl 2' comprises a base plate 6' provided at one longitudinal end of the bowl 2', which base plate 6' has an internal side 7' and an external side 8'.
  • the base plate 6' is provided with a number of heavy liquid phase outlet passages 19' and a number of light liquid phase outlet passages 19".
  • the bowl is at an end opposite to the base plate provided with solid phase discharge openings (not shown) in a similar manner as in the variant shown in Fig. 1 .
  • the screw conveyor 3' comprises inlet openings (not shown) for feeding a feed slurry to the rotating body 1'.
  • the slurry comprises a solid phase (not shown), light liquid phase 21' and a heavy liquid phase 22'.
  • the light liquid phase 21' is located radially closer to the rotation axis 5' than the heavier liquid phase 22'.
  • the light liquid phase 21' is discharged through the outlet passages 19" in the base plate 6 to an outlet chamber 20"
  • the heavy liquid phase 22' is discharged through outlet passages 19' to an outlet chamber 20', while the screw conveyor 3' transports the solid phase towards the solid phase discharge openings at the opposite end of the separator as described in connection with Fig. 1 .
  • Each liquid phase outlet passage 19' and 19" is partly covered by a respective heavy phase weir and dam plate 14' and a light phase weir plate 14".
  • the respective weir plates 14' and 14" determine a respective heavy phase level 15' and a light phase level 15" in the bowl, whereby it is possible to discharge respective liquid phases.
  • WO 2012/062337 shows an example of such centrifugal separator, in which an outlet housing is arranged in fluid connection with an outlet passage which extends through the base plate.
  • the outlet housing receives liquid from the bowl of the rotating body via the outlet passage and has an outlet opening discharging liquid from the outlet housing.
  • the outlet opening comprises a weir edge defining in normal use a level of a surface of the liquid in the bowl.
  • the outlet housing may be rotatable around an adjustment axis and the outlet opening is placed in a side wall of the housing, offset from the adjustment axis.
  • two different types of channel members or liquid discharge elements are arranged for the respective two different liquid phases.
  • the liquid channel members are in turn connected to a respective type of outlet housing, which are arranged to discharge liquid phases to a respective liquid compartment.
  • a respective type of outlet housing which are arranged to discharge liquid phases to a respective liquid compartment.
  • the pressure losses mentioned above may affect the separation process of two liquids in different ways. It has been noted for example that the pressure losses may lead to losses of the light phase during the separation. This may be due to the fact that heavy phase cannot be discharged at the same rate as the light phase, whereby a position of an interface, i.e. a level between the two liquid phases, becomes unstable. Thus, the level settings in the outlet arrangement may not correspond to the actual interface level position, which is unstable.
  • the present invention relates to a heavy phase liquid discharge element for a centrifugal separator, which is configured to separate two liquid phases having different densities.
  • the heavy phase liquid discharge element has a longitudinal extension, a transversal extension perpendicular to the longitudinal extension, a first inlet side and an opposite second outlet side, both extending in the longitudinal direction and in the transversal direction, a first longitudinal portion comprising a first transversally extending edge, a second longitudinal portion comprising a second transversally extending edge, and two longitudinally extending side edges, in between which a longitudinally extending center line extends
  • the heavy phase liquid discharge element comprises at least one inlet opening on the first side of the heavy phase liquid discharge element.
  • the at least one inlet opening being is adapted to face an interior of the centrifugal separator.
  • the heavy phase liquid discharge element comprises at least two separate outlet channels defining an outlet on the second side of the heavy phase liquid discharge element.
  • each of the outlet channels overlaps with the at least one inlet opening, thereby forming a liquid pathway between the at least one inlet opening and the outlet defined by the at least two outlet channels through which the liquid can pass. Additionally, each of the at least two outlet channels has an extension in the longitudinal direction of the heavy phase liquid discharge element, which is longer than the extension of the at least one inlet opening in the longitudinal direction.
  • the tangential dimension of the outlet channel is reduced by introducing at least two separate outlet channels. It has been surprisingly noted that in this way pressure losses can be limited substantially, since the vortices in the radial movement will be reduced. This is a huge advantage, since the separation process in the centrifugal separator thus becomes less sensitive to flow rate variations and the interface between the light and heavy liquid phases becomes more stable.
  • the at least two outlet channels may be arranged in parallel along the longitudinal extension of the heavy phase liquid discharge element.
  • the at least two outlet channels may be positioned symmetrically and mirror-imaged in respect to the center line. In this way the flow of the liquid may be equal in the channels.
  • the at least two outlet channels may extend in the first and second longitudinal portions (I; II).
  • the number of the outlet channels may be from 2 to 6.
  • the liquid may be pressed in the channels radially inwards, while the pressure losses may be further reduced.
  • the two outlet channels may have respective channel end portions which taper symmetrically and in a mirror-imaged way towards the center line and the second transversal edge in the second longitudinal portion and wherein the tapering end portions may have a rounded shape. In this way, the channels may better adapt to a shape of an outlet housing.
  • the at least one inlet opening may be comprised in the first longitudinal portion. In this way, it is possible to place the intake of the liquid close to the bowl wall, when mounted in a separator.
  • the amount of the inlet openings may correspond to the amount of the outlet channels. In this way, the pressure losses may be further reduced.
  • the at least one inlet opening may comprise a first transversally extending inlet edge on the first inlet side towards the first transversal edge of the liquid discharge element.
  • Each of the outlet channels comprises a first transversally extending outlet edge on the second outlet side towards the first transversal edge of the liquid discharge element.
  • a longitudinal distance between the first transversal inlet edge and the first transversal edge of the liquid discharge element is smaller than a longitudinal distance between the first transversally extending outlet edge and the first transversal edge of the liquid discharge element.
  • an extension of the first transversal inlet edge in a plane of a thickness dimension may be perpendicular to the central line and to a peripheral wall. The perpendicular extension and/or the peripheral wall may in mounted position reduce suck up of particles from the area close to the bowl wall.
  • the present disclosure also relates to a centrifugal separator configured to separate a first liquid phase, a second liquid phase and a solid phase from a slurry, wherein the liquid phases have different densities providing the same advantages as described above.
  • the centrifugal separator comprises a rotating body comprising a bowl, which comprises a base plate at an end of the bowl.
  • the base plate has an inner surface and an opposite outer surface and the inner surface faces an interior of the bowl.
  • the base plate comprises one or more first liquid phase outlet passages and one or more second liquid phase outlet passages.
  • the first and second liquid phase outlet passages are configured to discharge liquid from the rotating body.
  • the second liquid phase outlet passages are associated with the heavy phase liquid discharge element as defined above.
  • the one or more first liquid phase outlet passages may be configured to discharge the first liquid phase, which is lighter than the second liquid phase. Thus, different outlets can be used for different liquid phases.
  • the one or more first liquid phase outlet passages may comprise a light phase liquid discharge element comprising an opening passage in fluid connection with the first outlet passage comprised in the base plate.
  • the light phase liquid discharge elements and the heavy phase liquid discharge elements may be arranged in association with the inner surface of the base and at different angular positions relative to the axis of rotation.
  • the amount of the light phase liquid discharge element and the heavy phase liquid discharge element may vary from 2 to 16. The amount may be equal. Alternatively, the amount of the heavy phase liquid discharge elements may be larger or smaller than the amount of the light phase liquid discharge element. Thus, in this way it is possible to adapt the separator to the slurry to be separated.
  • the light phase liquid discharge element and the heavy phase liquid discharge element may be associated with a respective outlet housing.
  • Each of the outlet housings may be rotatably adjustable around an adjustment axis, and each of the outlet housings may comprise a respective outlet opening comprising a respective weir edge.
  • the outlet housings may enable energy recovery from the liquid.
  • the present invention relates to a method of separating a first liquid phase and a second liquid phase from a slurry by means of centrifugal forces in a centrifugal separator.
  • the liquid phases have different densities and the method comprising steps of
  • the pressure losses in an outlet passage for a heavy phase liquid can be reduced by using a heavy phase liquid discharge element as described more in detail herein.
  • the heavy phase liquid discharge element is especially usable for a centrifugal separator configured to separate two liquid phases having different densities.
  • FIG. 3a and 3b An example of the heavy phase liquid discharge element 200' according to a prior art solution is shown in Fig. 3a and 3b in a perspective view.
  • An example embodiment of the heavy phase liquid discharge element 200 according to the present invention is shown in Fig. 4a and 4b in a similar perspective view as the prior art heavy phase liquid discharge element of Fig. 3a and 3b .
  • the heavy phase liquid discharge element 200' 200 is herein below also referred to as "the element 200', 200".
  • Fig. 3a and 4a view a second, outlet, side 220', 220 of the elements 200' and 200 that is adapted to face an external side of the centrifugal separator.
  • the liquid charge element 200 according to the present disclosure comprises at least two separate outlet channels 271; 272 defining at least one outlet opening on the second side 220 of the heavy phase liquid discharge element 200.
  • the prior art liquid charge element 200' comprises only one outlet channel 270'.
  • a view of a first, inlet, side 210' and 210 of the respective elements 200' and 200 is illustrated in Fig. 3b and 4b .
  • the liquid discharge element 200 comprises two separate inlets 211; 212 on the first side 210 of the heavy phase liquid discharge element 200.
  • the prior art liquid charge element 200' comprises one inlet opening 211'.
  • the prior art liquid charge element 200' comprises holes 213' for attachment means, such as a screw.
  • a track 215', 215 is arranged in both the prior art liquid charge element 200', and in the present liquid charge element 200, in between the outlet side 220', 220 and the inlet side 210', 210, around the periphery of the respective element 200', 200.
  • a track 215', 215 is arranged in the track.
  • a sealing means 216', 216 for example an elastic O-ring, is arranged to prevent liquid leakage.
  • Fig. 5a shows that the element 200, which in the illustrated example is a plate having a shape resembling a triangle with rounded corners, has a longitudinal extension L and a transversal extension T, which is perpendicular to the longitudinal extension.
  • the element 200 e.g. rectangular, elliptical or circular.
  • the rounded corners have an advantage of facilitating the placement of the sealing means in between the inlet and outlet sides, while preventing wear and tear of the sealing means against sharp edges.
  • the maximal longitudinal extension, i.e. the length, and the transversal extension, i.e. the width, of the element 200 can vary depending on the application.
  • the maximal longitudinal extension corresponds extension in a radial direction, when the element is mounted on the base.
  • the maximal longitudinal and transversal extensions can be adapted to the diameter of the bowl and the base thereof.
  • a ratio longitudinal extension of the element to the bowl diameter may be from 1:10 to 1:2.5, such as 1:3, but is not limited thereto.
  • the longitudinal extension is suitably longer than the transversal extension so that outlet channels may be provided with sufficient length in relation to the width of the channels, whereby the pressure losses of the heavy phase can be minimized.
  • the element 200 comprises a first longitudinal portion (I) comprising a first transversally extending edge TE1, which is illustrated as an upper edge in Fig. 5a-5c .
  • the element 200 also comprises a second longitudinal portion (II) comprising a second transversally extending edge TE2.
  • the first longitudinal portion (I) transitions to the second longitudinal portion (II), and vice versa, at a point corresponding to half of the maximal length of the element 200 along the longitudinal extension. For example, if the maximal length of the element 200 is 130 mm from the transversally extending edge to edge, the first longitudinal portion (I) transitions to the second longitudinal portion at a transversal line drawn through a position corresponding to 65 mm from edge to edge.
  • the element 200 further comprises a center line (CL), which extends centrally in between two longitudinally extending side edges SE1 and SE2.
  • the center line (CL) extends longitudinally through a point corresponding to half of the maximal width of the element 200.
  • the centre line (CL) may divide the element 200 into two symmetrical, but mirror-imaged, portions.
  • the centre line may be in a mounted position be arranged in the direction of the radius of the base plate.
  • the element further comprises a first inlet side 210, or inlet side surface, and an opposite, second outlet side 220, or an outlet side surface, both extending in the longitudinal direction and in the transversal direction.
  • At least one inlet opening 211 is arranged on the first side 210 of the heavy phase liquid discharge element.
  • the at least one inlet opening is adapted to face an interior of the centrifugal separator, when installed in the centrifugal separator, and as described more in detail below.
  • the amount of the inlet openings may correspond to the amount of outlet channels, whereby the interface will be more stable even in case of large flow variations.
  • the element 200 comprises at least two separate outlet channels 271; 272 defining an outlet on the second side 220 of the element 200.
  • the outlet channels 271 and 272 are arranged in parallel along the longitudinal extension of the element 200.
  • the amount of the outlet channels may be more than two, for example 2-6 or 2 to 4, and can be adapted to the application in question.
  • the liquid charge element 200 comprises holes 213 for attachment means, such as a screw.
  • each channel i.e. extension in the transversal direction of the element 200
  • the maximal width of each channel may vary, but may be generally less than about 1/3 of the maximal transversal extension of the element 200, for example up to about 30%, 25% or 20% or 15% of the maximal transversal extension of the element 200.
  • the lower limit for the width depends on the liquid in question, but should be adapted so that the channel width is not too narrow and thereby does not negatively affect the flow through the element 200.
  • Each of the channels may thus have a maximum width of for example less than about 35 mm, for example from 10 to 30 mm, but is not limited thereto.
  • the at least two channels may be arranged in a parallel manner on the second, outlet side 220 of the element 200.
  • the length of the individual channels may vary so that the channels can adapt to an outer shape of the element.
  • the flow in the separation process should not be negatively affected by the length of the channels.
  • the at least two outlet channels 271, 272 are positioned symmetrically and mirror-imaged in respect to the center line CL.
  • at least a portion of each of the outlet channels 271 and 272 overlaps with the at least one inlet opening 211, 212. Thereby, a liquid pathway between the at least one inlet opening and the at least one outlet defined by the at least two outlet channels through which the liquid can pass, is formed.
  • each of the at least two outlet channels 271, 272 has an extension in the longitudinal direction, i.e. the length, which is longer than the extension of the at least one inlet opening in the longitudinal direction.
  • the at least two outlet channels 271; 272 extend in the first (I) and second (II) longitudinal portions.
  • the at least one inlet opening 211, 212 may be comprised in the first longitudinal portion (I).
  • the outlet channels may be substantially longer, such as 3-5 times longer than the inlet openings.
  • the heavy phase liquid can be effectively pressed in a radial direction during the discharge of the liquid.
  • the purpose of the outlet channel/channels is to press the heavy phase liquid, which enters a liquid passage at a radial position near an inner wall of a bowl of a centrifugal separator radially inward towards a rotating axis of the centrifugal separator. Coriolis forces will create turbulence and vortices in the radial movement, which is one of the reasons for the generation of pressure losses.
  • Fig. 6 shows the element 200 in an enlarged view from the second, outlet, side 220.
  • Fig. 7 shows the element 200 in an enlarged view from the first, inlet, side 210.
  • the Fig. 6 shows that the two outlet channels 271; 272 may have respective channel end portions CE1 and CE2 which taper symmetrically and in a mirror-imaged way towards the center line CL and the second transversal edge TE2 in the second longitudinal portion (II) of the element.
  • Each of the outlet channels 271 and 272 also comprises a first transversally extending outlet edge TOE1 and a second transversally extending outlet edge TOE2, which may provide a point of longest extension in the longitudinal direction towards the second transversal edge of the element.
  • the tapering end portions CE1 and CE2 have a rounded shape, approximately resembling a quarter of an ellipse or a circle.
  • the described shape of channel end portions CE1 and CE2 could be provided for the channels locating closest to the side edges SE1 and SE2. The shape can then better adapt to a circular peripheral shape of an outlet housing, also referred to as a power tube, which may be in close proximity or connected to the element 200, as explained more in detail below.
  • each of the outlet channels 271, 272 comprises a first transversally extending outlet edge TOE1 on the second outlet side 220 and towards the first transversal edge TE1 of the liquid discharge element 200.
  • the first transversally extending outlet edge TOE1 has a longitudinally extending distance di2 to the first transversal edge TE1 of the heavy phase liquid discharge element 200.
  • Each of the channels also comprises a second transversally extending outlet edge TOE2, which is opposite to the first transversally extending outlet edge TOE1.
  • Fig. 7 shows in a corresponding manner that each of the at least one inlet openings 211, 212 comprises a first transversally extending inlet edge TIE1 on the first inlet side 210 and towards the first transversal edge TE1 of the liquid discharge element 200.
  • Each of the inlet openings also comprises a second transversally extending inlet edge TIE2, opposite to the first transversally extending inlet edge TIE1.
  • the first transversally extending inlet edge TIE1 has a longitudinally extending distance di1 to the first transversal edge TE1 of the heavy phase liquid discharge element 200.
  • the longitudinal distance di1 between the first transversal inlet edge TIE1 and the first transversal edge TE1 of the liquid discharge element 200 is smaller than the longitudinal distance di2 between the first transversally extending outlet edge TOE1 and the first transversal edge TE1 of the liquid discharge element 200.
  • the inlet opening edges can be arranged closer to the first edge of the element 200 than the outlet channel edges.
  • a peripheral wall portion 280 can be provided in connection with the inlet openings 211, 212. The peripheral wall 280 assists in pressing the liquid downwards along the extension of the channels towards the second transversal edge TE2.
  • an extension of the first transversal inlet edge TIE1 in a plane of a thickness dimension (d) of the element 200 is perpendicular to the central line, and also perpendicular to the peripheral wall 280.
  • the side edges SE1 and SE2 may taper symmetrically, and mirror-imaged from the first longitudinal portion towards the center line (CL) and the second transversal edge (TE2).
  • the tapering angle in respect of the extension of the center line (CL) may vary, but could be from 5-15 degrees and/or could correspond to the circumferential angle depending on the distance to a center of a base plate, in which the element 200 is mounted.
  • Fig. 7 further shows that the second longitudinal portion (II) of the liquid discharge element 200 may comprise a second end portion E2, which is semi-circular or has a shape of a circular segment.
  • a shape resembling a triangle with rounded corners may be provided. Such shape enables attachment of the element to the bowl by means of three attachment means, such as screws.
  • the present invention also relates to a centrifugal separator or decanter centrifuge configured to separate a first liquid phase, a second liquid phase and a solid phase from a slurry.
  • Fig. 8a shows schematically a portion of a centrifugal separator including a base plate and Fig. 8b shows an enlargement of the cut view of the heavy phase liquid discharge element described above, and also shown in Fig. 5b .
  • the centrifugal separator comprises a rotating body 101 comprising a bowl 102 and a screw conveyor 103 which are mounted on a shaft 104 such that they in use can be brought to rotate around a horizontal axis105 of rotation.
  • the axis 105 of rotation extends in a longitudinal direction of the bowl 102.
  • the rotating body 101 has a radial direction 105a extending perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the bowl 102.
  • the bowl 102 comprises a base plate 106 provided at one end of the bowl 102.
  • the base plate 106 has an internal side 107 and an external side 108.
  • the base plate 106 is provided with one or more second, heavy liquid phase, outlet passages 145 and one or more first, light liquid phase, outlet passages 115.
  • the first and second liquid phase outlet passage are configured to discharge liquid from the rotating body, wherein the second liquid phase outlet passages 145 are associated with the heavy phase liquid discharge element 200 as described above.
  • association with is meant that the parts are joined together in a working relationship, and may thus be for example directly or indirectly connected together.
  • the bowl 102 is at an end opposite to the base plate 106 provided with solid phase discharge openings (not shown) in a similar manner as described in connection with the prior art separator shown in Fig. 1 .
  • the screw conveyor 103 shown in Fig. 8a may comprise inlet openings (not shown) for feeding a feed slurry to the rotating body 101.
  • the slurry comprises a solid phase (not shown), light liquid phase 21 and a heavy liquid phase 22, with a liquid interface 15' there between.
  • light liquid phase is meant a liquid phase having a smaller density than the density of the heavy liquid phase.
  • the light phase liquid level is depicted with reference sign 15".
  • by heavy liquid phase is meant a liquid phase having a higher density than the density of the light liquid phase.
  • the heavy phase liquid level corresponds to the liquid interface 15' in the shown example.
  • the light liquid phase may be for example an oil or an organic solvent and the heavy liquid phase may be water, but the liquids are not limited thereto.
  • the light liquid phase 21 is located radially closer to the rotation axis 105 than the heavier liquid phase 22 in the radial direction 105a.
  • the light liquid phase 21 is discharged through the one or more first liquid phase outlet passages 115 in the base plate 106 to an outlet chamber 121.
  • the heavy liquid phase 22 is discharged through the second outlet passages 145 to an outlet chamber 122, while the screw conveyor 103 transports the solid phase towards the solid phase discharge openings at the opposite end of the separator as described in connection with Fig. 1 .
  • Each first liquid phase outlet passage 115 may be partly covered by a respective weir or dam plate 114, or a light phase liquid discharge element 300 (see Fig.
  • each of the second, heavy, liquid phase outlets 145 is associated with the heavy phase liquid discharge element 200 as described above, which may define an intake level for the heavy phase liquid. In this way it is possible to discharge the respective liquid phases.
  • Fig. 9 schematically shows an example of a base plate 106 in a centrifugal separator, viewed from the internal side 107.
  • the base plate 106 is associated with three light phase liquid discharge elements 300, each comprising an opening passage 315 in fluid connection with a first outlet passage (not shown) associated with the base plate.
  • the base plate 106 is associated with three heavy phase liquid discharge elements 200, each comprising an opening passage two inlet openings 211, 212 in fluid connection with a second outlet passage (not shown) associated with the base plate.
  • the light phase liquid discharge elements 300 and the heavy phase liquid discharge elements 200 are arranged at different angular positions relative to the axis of rotation, and thus at a distance from each other.
  • the center line (CL) of each of the liquid discharge elements is arranged in the radial direction of the base plate 106.
  • the base plate may comprise pockets or similar means in which the liquid discharge elements 200, 300 can be fitted and secured.
  • every other liquid discharge element is a heavy phase liquid discharge element 200, and every other is a light phase liquid discharge element 300.
  • the liquid discharge elements can be arranged in any other way, and the amount of the liquid discharge elements for the heavy phase and light phase, respectively, do not need to be the same. Therefore, the liquid discharge elements preferably have the same outer shape, so that the amount of the respective heavy phase/light phase liquid discharge element can be easily varied.
  • the amount of the heavy phase liquid discharge elements 200 may be larger, if for example water-content is higher than oil content in an oily slurry.
  • the amount of the light phase liquid discharge elements 300 and the heavy phase liquid discharge elements 200 may vary for example from 2 to 16, and the amount may be equal.
  • the amount of the light phase liquid discharge elements 300 and the heavy phase liquid discharge elements 200 may vary from 2 to 16, but the amount of the heavy phase liquid discharge elements 200 is larger than the amount of the light phase liquid discharge element 300. In this way, the heavy phase may be removed with less pressure losses from the bowl.
  • the amount of the light phase liquid discharge elements 300 is larger than the amount of the heavy phase liquid discharge elements 200. In this way, the light phase may be removed more efficiently from the bowl.
  • Fig. 10 and Fig. 11 show a further variant of a centrifugal separator base plate 106 with the heavy phase and light phase liquid discharge elements 200 and 300 as described above.
  • the function of the centrifugal separator is the same as described in connection with Fig. 8a and the base plate 106 may have the same features as described in connection with Fig. 9 , and reference is made thereto.
  • the embodiment shown in Fig. 10 and 11 includes another type of outlet arrangement for the outlet passages 115 and 145 than described above.
  • outlet housing 1115 which is also referred to as a "power tube”
  • the heavy phase liquid discharge element 200 is associated with a respective outlet housing 1145.
  • the heavy phase 22 is discharged through the outlet housing 1145 to a respective outlet compartment 1122.
  • the light phase 21 is discharged through the outlet housing 1115 to a respective outlet compartment 1121.
  • a liquid interface 15' is shown in between the light and heavy liquid phases.
  • Outlet housings of this type are previously described in WO 2012/062337 .
  • the heavy phase (second) liquid discharge element 200 of the present disclosure is also usable in connection with such outlet housing arrangements.
  • Each of the outlet housings 1115 and 1145 comprises a respective outlet opening 1118, 1148, through which the respective liquid is discharged.
  • the first outlet opening comprises first weir edge 1129
  • the second outlet opening 1148 comprises a second weir edge 1159.
  • the outlet housings 1115 and 1145 can be rotatably adjustable around an adjustment axis, whereby the weir edges can be brought to a desired level in a simple manner. Also, discharge of the liquid phase can be made in an opposite direction relative to the direction of rotation whereby energy can be recovered from the discharged liquid. Thus, more accurate separation can be provided and unnecessary losses of the desirable liquid phase can be decreased.
  • the present invention also relates to a method of separating a first liquid phase and a second liquid phase from a slurry by means of centrifugal forces in a centrifugal separator. As described above, the liquid phases have different densities.
  • the method comprises the steps of:
  • Fig. 12 shows results from an experiment in which the heavy phase liquid discharge element of the present invention ("New Separation Plate design”) was compared with a prior art liquid discharge element (“Conventional Separation Plate Design”), similar to "the second channel member 167" disclosed by WO2012062337 .
  • a decanter centrifuge with a diameter of 500 mm was operated at 2800 rpm bowl speed on a 3-phase process, where the goal was to minimize the content of light phase (oil) in the discharged heavy phase liquid. This oil loss will depend on the choice of weir radius for the liquids and in particular the difference between the weir levels.
  • the solid line represents the optimal performance at a feed flow rate of 35 m 3 /h based on the test results marked by triangles. If an oil loss level of 0.75 % is taken as the limit, the difference in discharge levels must be between 20 and 22 mm, which is a quite narrow range. As indicated with the interrupted line the optimal operating window for the discharge level will change to the interval 22 to 24 mm for a flow rate of 40 m 3 /h indicating that the pressure loss in the heavy phase discharge line increases significantly at increased flow rate. In order to get acceptable performance at 40 m 3 /h the discharge level setting would need to be adjusted.
  • the test result for the present invention are shown in the left part of the graph, where the solid line based on the test results marked by circles indicates the optimal performance for this design.

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